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Pittsville @ Tri-County
Dec. 17, 2024

The game was not close in the second half, Pittsville was in control the entire way. The Tri-County players were frustrated by their play, but Pittsville was well-coached and kept their cool and did not respond to anything being said or did not react negatively to their frustration. There was about eight minutes to go,, and there was a lot of contact on an errant pass and two players hit the floor. While the Tri-County players went the other way #15 (Dylan Luther) for Pittsville ran over picked up his teammate and also helped the Tri-County player, gave him some words of encouragement and went on with his business. It was a selfless act, that took little extra effort, but it stood out to me as a Sportsmanship Plus kind of act.

Reporting Official:  Tim Lewaren

Sheboygan Falls @ Two Rivers
Dec. 10, 2024

I want to commend your players and coaching staff of the boys basketball program. My crew worked this game and the players on the floor were outstanding with their behavior. The coach was very under control and showed the sportsmanship that all kids and programs should have. It was not a close game and the coach kept teaching and the players worked very hard and that is what athletics is all about. Keep up the good work putting a great product of sportsmanship on the hardwood. It was a pleasure working with your school.

Reporting Official: Barry Harris

River Falls @ Menomonie
Dec. 3, 2024

We officiated a JV and varsity doubleheader, and over the course of those two games, we called several penalties, a penalty shot and probably missed a few calls. They were two solid teams that competed hard for the win so, needless to say, there was plenty of physicality. During the entire evening, not a single player or coach questioned a single call. Quite literally, everyone on the ice and benches was respectful and sportsmanlike. This was truly one of the most enjoyable games that we've ever worked.  I'd like to give a shout out to the coaches on both squads. It's very apparent that the teams followed the lead of their coaching staff. While the kids were great, they followed the tremendous example of their coaches and leaders. It's games like this that are the reason I officiate. Thank you to everyone involved!

Reporting Official:  Jason Lassen

Seymour @ Southwest JV
Nov. 26, 2024

I had the pleasure of working a JV-2 game at Southwest. I was impressed with the sportsmanship of both teams and coaches. The game went well, and the players and coaches exhibited excellent sportsmanship from the start to the finish of the game. Both teams and coaches came over after the game and shook our hands and thanked us for being there. This was especially cool since it was my partners very first game!  A job very well done.

Reporting Official:  Michael Lyons

Kenosha Indian Trail @ Racine Case
Sept. 27, 2024

During a hard fought and emotional game, the left tackle for Indian Trail (#77), was consistently helping up players after the play, making sure they were good, regardless of what team they played for.   He played his heart out during the game, but pretty much every down, he was there helping up players from the pile and giving them pats or just a helping hand. Even near the end of the game with his team trailing, he was still helping people up after plays. It is players like this that need to be recognized for their special efforts in sportsmanship. I don't know if he played defense, but he was definitely a shining star where high school athletics sportsmanship is involved. Huge kudos to #77 for his efforts. It didn't go unnoticed.

Reporting Official:  Mike Edic